John Corry

Colonel John Corry (8 January 1667 – 11 November 1726)[1] was an Irish politician.

For the Irish writer and topographer, see John Corry (writer).

John Corry
Member of parliament for Enniskillen
In office 1711–1713
Member of parliament for Fermanagh
In office 1719–1726
Personal details
Born	8 January 1667 Ireland, United Kingdom
Died	11 November 1726(1726-11-11) (aged 59) Ireland, United Kingdom
Residence	Ireland, United Kingdom
Alma mater	Kilkenny College Trinity College, Dublin
Occupation	Politician

He was the son of Colonel James Corry and his first wife Sarah Anketill, daughter of Captain Oliver Anketill.[2] Corry was educated at Kilkenny College and Trinity College, Dublin.[3] Corry became High Sheriff of Fermanagh in 1711.[2] In the same year, he contested successfully a by-election for Enniskillen and was a member of the Irish House of Commons until 1713.[1] In 1719, Corry was returned for Fermanagh, the same constituency his father had represented before, and held that position until his death in 1726.[1]

On 7 February 1702, he married Sarah Leslie, daughter of William Leslie.[2] They had four daughters and four sons.[3] His only surviving son Leslie was a Member of Parliament for Killybegs.[1]

References

1. "Leigh Rayment - Irish House of Commons 1692-1800". Archived from the original on 1 June 2009. Retrieved 8 April 2009.
2. "ThePeerage - Colonel John Corry". Retrieved 20 February 2007.
3. Marson, Peter (2007). Belmore: The Lowry Corrys of Castle Coole 1646-1913. Ulster Historical Foundation. pp. 8–9. ISBN 1-903688-64-7.

Parliament of Ireland
Preceded by John Cole Sir Michael Cole	Member of parliament for Enniskillen 1711–1713 With: John Cole	Succeeded by John Cole Richard Cole
Preceded by Sir Gustavus Home, 3rd Bt James Corry	Member of parliament for Fermanagh 1719–1726 With: Sir Gustavus Home, 3rd Bt	Succeeded by Sir Gustavus Home, 3rd Bt Henry Brooke